World · 3 March 2026
Golestan Palace Damaged in Tehran Airstrikes, Iran Says
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Iranian officials reported damage to Tehran’s historic Golestan Palace following airstrikes in central Tehran linked to the ongoing conflict. The UNESCO-listed site sustained harm to traditional wooden structures and decorative mirror work, though key artefacts had been moved to secure storage beforehand. Authorities described the damage as a violation of international cultural protection laws and said a formal complaint would be submitted to UNESCO as assessments continue.
Reported by Al Jazeera · How we write briefs